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Did I Just See A 3IS.... RVCAIS250's Custom Bumper Conversion (3IS-F)

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Old 06-27-13, 06:34 PM
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Cool! It's like a mid-generation refresh for the 2IS. Fits well with the 2IS headlights. I don't really like the separate LED DRLs on the 3IS.

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Old 06-27-13, 06:46 PM
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Looks way better than I would have ever expected...but I have to ask, it looks like they carved out the old bumper and will be molding the middle grill area and lower lip area on, is that right?
Old 06-27-13, 06:48 PM
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Looks like alot of work done there! Great job so excited to see the result~! good luck
Old 06-27-13, 10:32 PM
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i totally need to know the body shop completing this work! looks great - can't wait to see the final results and i so want to do this as well! i'm in north county SD - but can drive anywhere within reasonable distance if quality work like that is being done.
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Originally Posted by Wunko
Cool! It's like a mid-generation refresh for the 2IS. Fits well with the 2IS headlights. I don't really like the separate LED DRLs on the 3IS.
i agree - this is what the refresh should have looked like.
Old 06-27-13, 11:19 PM
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Thank you everyone, I am really excited about this as well. I'm also curious to see whether or not it looks better with our all-in-one headlights as oppose to the separated LED strip.

And by the way, yes it'll be ready for Pursuit and I will be attending of course

As far as which body shop it is at, I will release that information and a price rundown after it is complete. This is just so that someone doesn't walk in to ask for a quote on a project and just happen to end up seeing my car by mistake before I do
Old 06-27-13, 11:58 PM
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That's great. I'd like to see what it comes down to. I'd be willing to make this change at your shop if its within reason.
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I wonder how dual LEDs would have looked, but this is sick.

Props.
Old 06-28-13, 12:48 AM
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Can't wait to see your car at the Pursuit

I'll be driving down from Norcal again
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Originally Posted by quick123
Looks way better than I would have ever expected...but I have to ask, it looks like they carved out the old bumper and will be molding the middle grill area and lower lip area on, is that right?
What they are doing is, cutting around the headlights of my old OEM 2IS bumper and retaining those same brackets while cutting off that same area from the new 3IS bumper. Surprisingly, the 3IS grill is 2 pieces.. it just only looks like 1.... but anyways, they are just molding around the headlights. I hope that kind of answers your questions, I don't have a picture yet to explain this better

center piece and everything below the headlights area will all be the untouched 3IS bumper
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Can't wait to see your car at the Pursuit

I'll be driving down from Norcal again
This will be my first time at Pursuit but so far its looking like its going to be an awesome turnout. Are a lot of NorCal CL members caravaning down to the pursuit? or are you just one of the few brave ones making that long drive
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Originally Posted by RVCAis250
This will be my first time at Pursuit but so far its looking like its going to be an awesome turnout. Are a lot of NorCal CL members caravaning down to the pursuit? or are you just one of the few brave ones making that long drive
Pursuit 3 was a blast, drove from Houston for it Sad I wont make Pursuit 4, you'll love it and your car will be freshly turning heads.
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nm, should have read the entire thread

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Old 06-28-13, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by heyarms
Pursuit 3 was a blast, drove from Houston for it Sad I wont make Pursuit 4, you'll love it and your car will be freshly turning heads.
Nooooo I was looking forward to seeing your ride there, plus K's

RVCAis250, really looking forward to seeing your ride there. I've liked it since the rear F and lip upgrade. Definately something to shoot for.
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lmao where have I been?! Hadn't seen this thread till now. I was about to do this custom mod, but its taken. shucks


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